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Norris makes frank admission to close Piastri chapter for good
Lando Norris has taken full responsibility for his collision with Oscar Piastri during the Singapore GP Sprint, admitting that he should never have attempted the overtake in the first place. The McLaren driver confirmed that he apologised to the team and made it clear that he understood the conseque...
Wolff has solution to Antonelli's long-standing issue: 'I'm gonna put a pillow under his b*tt'
Toto Wolff has jokingly proposed an unusual solution to Kimi Antonelli's track limits struggles after the Italian secured a podium finish at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Mercedes team principal admitted that his driver's repeated warnings caused considerable concern on the pit wall, despite praisin...
Lambiase comes up with genius solution to Verstappen's radio fails in Singapore GP
Max Verstappen encountered an unusual problem on his way to victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, with Red Bull unable to hear the Dutchman's radio messages. Race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase was forced to improvise a communication system to discuss strategy with his driver. Verstappen's Singapore Gra...
Singapore set for 2027 layout change, but not the one Hamilton asked for
Lewis Hamilton has called for a longer straight at Marina Bay to improve overtaking opportunities, but the Singapore Grand Prix circuit could instead lose one of its existing straights. The nearly 400-metre section introduced in 2023 was only intended as a temporary solution while construction work...
Leclerc fumes at Verstappen's former teammate: 'Is he still driving for Red Bull?'
Charles Leclerc was left frustrated with Sergio Perez during the closing stages of the Singapore Grand Prix, sarcastically questioning whether the Cadillac driver was still racing for Red Bull after losing valuable time while chasing Max Verstappen for victory. The Ferrari driver found himself in pu...
Vasseur hits back after Hamilton misses pit entry: 'Don't blame the team'
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has firmly defended the team's strategy during the Singapore Grand Prix, insisting that Lewis Hamilton was instructed to pit under the Virtual Safety Car but ultimately chose to remain on track. Hamilton already accepted responsibility for the decision, both over...
Alonso delivers savage 'GP2 engine'-style verdict on Honda in unheard radio message
Fernando Alonso vented his frustration with Honda's power unit over team radio after Aston Martin endured another difficult weekend in Singapore, with the team plagued by technical problems. Singapore was one of the few circuits where Aston Martin could realistically hope to challenge for a top-10 f...
Lily celebrates Verstappen’s victory: Kelly Piquet shares heartwarming images
Max Verstappen celebrated his first victory in the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, but there were celebrations at home as well. Kelly Piquet shared an adorable video on Instagram of their daughter Lily, who reacted enthusiastically to her father's victory. Verstappen enjoyed a particularly successfu...
Mekies reveals Verstappen’s unparalleled quality behind Red Bull’s success
Following Max Verstappen’s F1 victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, Laurent Mekies gave an extensive explanation of how important the Dutchman is to the development of Red Bull Racing’s RB22. The team principal described the four-time world champion’s technical feel as virtually unparalleled and stat...
Verstappen gets emotional: 'Perhaps our last victory together with GP'
Gianpiero Lambiase was a surprise guest on the podium alongside Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Red Bull Racing driver also realised that this could have been the last time the pair celebrated a Formula 1 victory together. The race engineer will leave Red Bull Raci...
Wolff alerted by Verstappen and Red Bull: 'Then it will be a full on fight'
Mercedes' Toto Wolff was very complimentary of Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing after the Dutchman won his second race in a row. After the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Verstappen also won the Singapore Grand Prix comfortably, claiming his first victory at the circuit. Speaking to GPblog, among...
Lawson disagrees with Hamilton and Verstappen: 'I quite like it'
While Lewis Hamilton called for changes to the Marina Bay Street Circuit to give drivers a better chance of overtaking, Liam Lawson is against modifying the track. After the Sprint, both Hamilton and Max Verstappen said that changes need to be made to the circuit to allow for more overtaking. The Fe...
Stewards reveal why Hamilton was not penalized after his incident with Norris
Lewis Hamilton was briefly investigated during the Singapore Grand Prix after his battle against Lando Norris. Here is why the Ferrari driver did not receive a time penalty at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. On older soft tyres, Hamilton was trying to keep both Norris and Kimi Antonelli behind during...
Verstappen reveals issues that might have cost him his Singapore GP victory
After Max Verstappen managed to fight off Charles Leclerc at the start of the Singapore Grand Prix, the Dutchman took control of the race and won confidently. Afterwards, the Red Bull Racing driver revealed that he experienced an issue during the opening laps of the race. Verstappen had a poor start...
F1 Today | Verstappen conquers Singapore as Hamilton admits to costly mistake
From Max Verstappen winning the Singapore Grand Prix to Lewis Hamilton apologising for his mistake, GPblog brings you the day's biggest stories. Having finished second three times before, Verstappen can finally cross winning the Singapore Grand Prix off his bucket list. After staying ahead of Charle...
George Russell names likely venue for next power unit grid penalty
George Russell has said Las Vegas is the likely venue for the second engine penalty of his season. After the Singapore Grand Prix, he confirmed that Mercedes can now choose where to take the hit after being forced into it at Marina Bay. The Mercedes driver was forced to start from the back of the gr...
Hamilton is fine after initially feeling unwell following the Singapore GP
Lewis Hamilton now feels fine after the seven-time Formula 1 world champion was excused from attending the media pen after the Singapore Grand Prix. As GPblog previously reported, Hamilton was allowed to skip the media pen after the Singapore Grand Prix because he was feeling unwell and had been see...
Mekies in disbelief after Verstappen’s victory: 'Today, this was something else'
With his second Grand Prix victory in a row, Max Verstappen even managed to surprise Laurent Mekies. After the race, the team principal was deeply impressed by what Verstappen had shown at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. "Just incredible, really," the team principal said to Viaplay while making his w...
Hamilton apologizes to Ferrari: 'I take full responsibility for the mistake'
Lewis Hamilton once again apologized for making the wrong strategy call at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Briton completed a long stint on the soft tyres at the Marina Bay Street Circuit before dropping to P6 in the final laps. After the race, Hamilton was excused from his media duties because he wa...
Hamilton misses post-race media pen after feeling unwell in Singapore
Lewis Hamilton was absent from the post-race media pen at the Singapore Grand Prix after feeling unwell following the race. A Ferrari spokesperson said Hamilton had been seen by the FIA medical team and had been given permission not to attend the media pen. No further details about his condition wer...
This is how Kimi Antonelli could become the youngest F1 world champion of all time in Austin
Kimi Antonelli could clinch the 2026 title in Austin. The Italian could become the youngest-ever Formula 1 world champion at the United States Grand Prix, but there are still a few hurdles to clear for that to happen. After the Singapore Grand Prix, six Grands Prix are officially still scheduled to...
Lewis Hamilton takes the blame after costly Singapore gamble
Lewis Hamilton has taken the blame after a strategy decision cost him a shot at a podium finish at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver was running in a podium position behind Charles Leclerc but chose to stay out when the Monegasque driver pitted under the virtual safety car. Leclerc rapidl...
Verstappen reveals what made the difference in his Singapore GP triumph
Max Verstappen has celebrated a long-awaited victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, as he insisted he has a "lot of motivation" to deliver more results by the end of the season. The Dutchman held off the challenge of Charles Leclerc to win his first Grand Prix in Singapore throughout his Formula 1 car...
How Max Verstappen can still become F1 World Champion in 2026
Max Verstappen still has a chance of becoming world champion in 2026. That chance is particularly slim, however, and Verstappen must hope that the Grands Prix in the Middle East go ahead. After the Singapore Grand Prix, there are officially still six Grands Prix to go in 2026. However, two scenari...
F1 Standings | Antonelli extends championship lead, as Hamilton suffers nightmare
The Formula 1 championship standings have been updated following the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen taking victory around the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli, F1’s youngest ever, has seen his points gap extended following his P3 finish, while closest rival Ge...